Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR vs Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S

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Product
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Name Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F4 S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20052 20072
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Release Year 2015 2018
Release Date 2015-08-04 2018-08-23
MSRP 1599 USD N/A
Last known price 1596 USD 996 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Mount Nikon F Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,27 0,3
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Construction 20 elements  /  16 groups 14 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements + nano crystal and fluorine coatings 1 aspherical ED + 1 ED + 3 aspherical elements, Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Focal Length 24-70 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 46 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 88 mm 78 mm
Length 155 mm 89 mm
Weight 1070 gr 500 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-74 HB-85
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Supplied:
LC-82 82mm Snap-On Front Lens Cap
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
HB-74 Lens Hood
CL-M3 Semi-Soft Lens Case